"A book, too, can be a star, 'explosive material, capable of stirring up fresh life endlessly,' a living fire to lighten the darkness, leading out into the expanding universe." - from Madeleine L'Engle's Newberry Medal Acceptance Speech

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Calling all teen artists and writers: The time is NOW! The 2020 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are open for submissions!


This is a great opportunity to enter a prestigious award for writing! You can submit your identity poem or ideal bookshelf essay or any other writing piece you are proud of! One of my students last year entered a poem and won! There is a monetary reward, a medal, and big celebration. You never know - you may win!

First, follow the steps below. Then decide what writing you want to enter. Finally, come see me during office hours, and I can help you revise your entries and register.  

You can start your submission process in three easy steps: 

1. Get the info! Learn how to enter and find your Affiliate Partner for your region's guidelines and deadlines.
 https://www.artandwriting.org/what-we-do/the-awards/how-to-enter/

2. Create an account! Once your masterpiece is complete, create your Scholastic Awards account and upload your work.
https://ors.artandwriting.org/Login

3. Submit! Sign your submission form and then mail it off with your submission fee or fee waiver to the address on your form, or upload your signed form to your account and enter your payment information online.

    
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards provide opportunities for recognition, exhibition, publication, and scholarships to students in grades 7-12 (ages 13 and up) creating original work in the visual and literary arts. Visit us at https://www.artandwriting.org/ to learn more.

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